making a vr chassis feel like new....

[big_chris1981 0]

so, assuming that the engine isnt going to die i have money to spend elsewhere.

 

thinking goes that tightening up the handling and ride would be a better investment than the cheaper bolt on power mods...

 

so, what would people reccomend i change??

[Supercharged 2]

All the bushes for a start...

[NickVR6 0]

Koni shocks and PI springs for a nice drop and superb ride.

 

Bushes and top mounts inc rear axel bushes if they havnt already been done.

 

If you want to carry on modding to improve the original, a rear strut brace sharpens things up, and better rear anti roll bar.

[big_chris1981 0]

are the powerflex bushes worth investing in?

 

was also wondering about vibratechnics engine and gearbox mounts....

[craigowl 0]

Powerflex are too hard for day to day road use unless you are used to, and prefer, very sporty firm suspension, I believe

[dinkus 10]

I'd go for VAG bushes all-round (not GSF ones!) and if you're feeling flush, VibraTechs ones instead. They are about 3x the price tho! :shock:

[Kevin Bacon 5]

Powerflex are too hard for day to day road use unless you are used to, and prefer, very sporty firm suspension, I believe

 

Try solid top mounts day-to-day, powerflex are piles rings by comparison :-)

[big_chris1981 0]

its about £270 for the vibratechnics engine(2) and gear box mounts.

 

anyone using them?

 

and standard vag (from a dealer, not gsf) bushes all round + vag top mounts.

 

and some new suspesnion.

 

any ther parts that are worth changing? ball joints?

[dinkus 10]

Rear axle bushes

Top mounts all round

Front wishbone bushes (or the whole wishbone inc bush)

Track rods

ARB drop links

Ball joints

Engine mounts (x3)

Springs & shocks or Coilovers

Brake disks, pads and fluid

Engine oil

Coolant

Gearbox oil

 

Should just about do you :)

 

And if you're game - bigger brakes and braided hoses :D

[Kevin Bacon 5]

its about £270 for the vibratechnics engine(2) and gear box mounts.

 

anyone using them?

 

Yep, all 3. Front is competition spec and the rear two are fast road spec.

 

A little more vibration than stock but nothing serious.

[big_chris1981 0]

looks like i'll be nipping along to the phirm for a quote.....

[JIMMI 0]

im a new VR owner and wanted to do the same as you so ve just changed the following on my VR

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All front bushes

Bottom Arms

Top mounts

Balljoints

Track rod ends

Drop links

Braided hoses & fluid change

4 X Discs & pads

Koni coilovers

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There was nothing really wrong with the suspension on my car but it had one knock on the passenger side. I changed everything on the car as i hate messing on with cars fixing things one @ a time so i decided i would do all of them at once, @ the end of the day the car is 12 years old so they will want doin . I fitted all VAG parts apart from the drop links and the difference is unbelievable it is much tighter and feels like a new car. Goin to fit 2 strut braces now.

Definatly worth doing, whats the point in spending money on wheels/stickers etc for a car if it drives like a monster !!!!

Jimmi..............................................

[Kevin Bacon 5]

Can defo recommend a rear turret brace, the front isn't so important but it helps stop the turrets pulling apart when putting looney power down and when cornering very hard.

[Taggart 0]

Can defo recommend a rear turret brace, the front isn't so important but it helps stop the turrets pulling apart when putting looney power down and when cornering very hard.

 

Kev - I've got a trimsport brace, am I going to struggle to get it to fit with my scape amp panel?